Good evening, sir. Would any of you perhaps be interested in partaking in a round of absinthe with me? Delightful. Tasting the spirits is always better with friends than without. Drink in moderation however - we deon't wan't you seeing the Green Fairy like those bohemians over here.
They're the delightful sort, but a bit out of luck, don't you think? Maybe something better lies in their future? Could possibly he be a virtuoso of the strings and one day play for royals in Vienna or Salzburg? Perhaps she is painting a masterpiece that will be hung in the Louvre? Or shall they drink themselves to death in misery and be forgotten?
Only time will tell.
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Hello! This is yet another game spawned on a whim from the pits of my imagination that I think could potentially be interesting to experience. In it you play a beginner artist trying to become successful, whether by creating a masterpiece or by gaining enough acclaim. The game takes place in 19th century Paris, the first turn being in April of 1863, more precisely a few days after the death of Eugène Delacroix.
We shall be using several d6s for situation that shall require them, with every 1, 2 or 3 being a 0 and every 4, 5 and 6 being a success. Succeeding in a task requires matching it's difficulty level (lowered by appropriate skills). The number of dice you have in equal to the tested Attribute.
A player "wins" if he creates a masterpiece work or by becoming famous and wealthy by publishing enough excellent works. You start the game with 1500 points for character creation.
Name: May be a full name, only surname, nickname or similar.
Origin: Where you character hails from, his childhood, youth et ceterea.
Attributes: All start at level 1, level 2 costs 100 points, level 3 costs 150 points, level 4 costs 200 points, level 5 costs 250 points. Note you have to buy each level as you go, so getting to level 3 from level 1 costs 250 points.
Agility - For climbing, dancing, fencing and other tasks requiring high mobility.
Dexterity - Hand-eye coordination, for precise and careful tasks like painting or swiping a gold coin from a table wihout being spotted.
Perception - Noticing the finer points of the world around you, whether by sight, hearing or touch.
Burliness - For tasks requiring strength and endurance e.g. arm wrestling or jogging a marathon.
Charm - Personal charisma, non-physical appearance.
Smarts - Intelligence and wisdom all in one.
Will - Determination, motivation, calmness. Crucial attribute for staying sane.
Skills: Skills start out at 0, level 1 costs 10 points, level 2 costs 20, level 3 costs 30 points, level 4 costs 40 points and level 5 costs 50 points. You have to buy each level separately.
Choose your own. Don't make them too vague (e.g. Art) or too specific (Painting with horsehair brush in attics of taverns).
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Topic: Absinthe - The Tales of the Parisian Bohème (Read 845 times)